My Dream Time
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Narrated by:
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Miranda Tapsell
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By:
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Ash Barty
About this listen
It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today.
WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2023
I'm only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that's young to write a memoir. Who does that, right? But for me and my team it's always been important to reflect on every part of the journey, especially the end. In that context, the timing is perfect to share my story, from the first time I picked up a racquet as a 5-year-old girl in Ipswich to the night I packed up my tennis bag at Melbourne Park after winning the 2022 Australian Open. This book gives me a chance to look back at every moment of the 20 years in between, and to think carefully through the highs and lows, the work and the play, the smiles and the tears.
Telling my story also gives me an opportunity to do more than simply thank those who mean the most to me - it provides a way to honour them as an integral part of that tale, as the very secret behind my success. Some of them you might know - such as my longtime coach, Craig Tyzzer - and some of them you might not - like my first childhood coach, Jim Joyce. There are mates like Casey Dellacqua and Alicia Molik. Mentors such as tennis icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley and mindset coach Ben Crowe. My parents and sisters and my husband have sacrificed as much as I have over the years - this book is also for them.
My Dream Time is about finding the path to being the best I could be, not just as an athlete but as a person, and to consider the way those identities overlap and compete. We all have a professional and a personal self. How do you conquer nerves and anxiety? How do you deal with defeat, or pain? What drives you to succeed - and what happens when you do? The answers tell me so much, about bitter disappointments and also dreams realised - from injuries and obscurity and self-doubt to winning Wimbledon and ranking number 1 in the world.
My story is about the power and joy of doing that thing you love and seeing where it can take you, about the importance of purpose - and perspective - in our lives.
©2023 Ash Barty (P)2023 HarperCollins PublishersWhat listeners say about My Dream Time
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- Jenny Perkins
- 15-12-2022
Great story about a great Australian
So much respect for Ash Barty. She is an amazingly humble, strong and respectful person who has incredible sporting prowess. This story takes you on a journey through Ash’s young life to adulthood, highlighting the sacrifices and challenges made by her, her family and friends in order to play tennis, a game she loves. Ash is a good human!
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- Rebecca Newman
- 13-12-2022
Wonderful. Heartening. Insightful.
Thank you so much for sharing your Dreamtime story with us. It was incredible to hear the insights of how things played out for you, the lessons you learnt and when you learnt them, and of the team of incredible humans you surrounded yourself with wisely. Huge kudos to you, Ash.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-2022
Inspirational life story nicely told
I really loved this book. Ash has such an engaging personality and is disarmingly honest about her struggles. It is like walking a mile in her shoes. I feel I gained a lot of insights from this book about overcoming mental and emotional hurdles as well as just enjoying a great story from someone who has achieved something amazing while staying real and grounded.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-12-2022
Excellent
Well read by an iconic Australian actress about an iconic Australian sportswoman. Inspiring story all round
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-01-2023
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Wonderful story and a wonderful Australian really enjoyed it..Ash is an inspiration and someone kids and adults can look up to
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- Todd
- 11-09-2024
Inspirational
Great read about one of Australia’s Champions! So inspiring especially for our future generations! Well done Ash Barty!
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- TANYA JENKINS
- 09-12-2022
A top read/listen
I am one of those who was annoyed with Ash for retiring from tennis so young. So talented!!!
But after listening to her book, she explains what she dealt with, within her own thoughts. I am so proud of Ash for sharing her story and explaining to the rest of us.
How wonderful the world could be if we all looked at ourselves and be happy with our own self and achievements.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-2022
A must read
fantastic read, great to hear about the behind the scenes and that Ash is doing well in retirement
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- Anne Pace
- 19-12-2022
Thankyou Ash
As a fan from when you started playing tennis I never missed a match on tv so Thankyou for this wonderful insight into your life. Beautiful narration by Miranda.
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- Michelle van Raalte
- 27-12-2022
Should be essential reading for teenagers
Thank you for sharing your insightful stories Ash, you are a great role model for us all.
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